Festival trip guides

Plan a visit to the Carnival of Ivrea, home to Italy's Battle of the Oranges. Get dates, ticket prices, safety rules, and travel routes from Turin.

Plan the Viareggio Carnival: parade dates, Rioni street parties, the Cittadella museum, ticket prices, and how to reach Viareggio from Pisa or Lucca.

Planning a trip to Italy in mid-August? Learn what Ferragosto closes, what stays open, and where to go for the best city, coast, or mountain experience.

Every major festival in Italy, organized month by month, from Carnevale to the Palio di Siena, with recurrence rules, booking windows, and local Sagre tips.

Compare Italy's best Carnival celebrations, from Venice's masked balls to Ivrea's orange battle, with dates, costs, and travel tips for planning your trip.

A practical Venice Carnival guide: confirmed dates, free street events versus ticketed balls, mask etiquette, and where costs really add up.